Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

John Ehret, M.D., earned his medical degree at John C Edwards School of Medicine. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Ehret is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience working in primary care. He specializes in internal medicine and offers treatment for most common medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.In his spare time, Dr. Ehret enjoys exercise and spending time with family.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ehret is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Henry Patton, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Patton is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Patton has served the community for over 30 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys gardening, genealogy and history. He loves to spend time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. He has served as the chair of the Newton County Board of Health since 1983. He is an active volunteer at the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Chuma Ndibe, M.D., earned his medical degree from University of Nigeria College of Medicine and completed his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. He is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was an oncologist/hematologist at Cancer Care Center of Tuscaloosa. Dr. Ndibe specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Ndibe has a special interest in the treatment of lung, breast, colon, prostate, lymphoma and all other cancers.In his spare time, Dr. Ndibe enjoys spending time with his family, reading books and traveling.Dr. Ndibe is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ndibe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Shanker Polsani, M.D., earned his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital followed by fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Polsani was Chief Fellow of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.Dr. Polsani specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Polsani has a special interest in GI, Thoracic Oncology and Classical Hematology.In his spare time, Dr. Polsani enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Polsani is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Polsani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Pulmonary Embolism.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Miguel Carmona, MD, earned his medical degree from Universidad Austral Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina and completed his residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Carmona has been practicing medicine for eight years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Carmona was a primary care physician at Phoebe Worth Family Medicine in Sylvester, Georgia. Dr. Carmona is board certified in Internal Medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Carmona enjoys playing tennis and soccer, reading and cooking.Dr. Carmona is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Carmona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Heath Hampton, M.D., earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Hampton has served the community for over 10 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Hampton enjoys making memories with his family, which includes many trips to his favorite place in the world - Disney. He also enjoys travel ball and teaching Sunday school. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Kwon Choe, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Choe has served the community for nearly 20 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Choe enjoys cycling, snowboarding and spending time with his young family. His grilling skills have earned him the reputation as the 'Grill Master'among his friends and family. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Wendell Smith, M.D., attended the Medical College of Georgia where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Smith specializes in family medicine and has more than 30 years of experience as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD, thyroid disease, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking on his big green egg, gardening, fishing, listening to audio books, working at church and spending time with his grandchildren. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Donna Groover, M.D., received her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. She then completed her residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Groover specializes in family medicine and has over 20 years of experience as a primary care physician. She offers annual and sports physicals and treats all acute and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart and lung complaints. She also offers treatment for minor sports injuries, as well as colds and flu.Dr. Groover has four children and enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family. She is a member of both the American Academy of Family Practice and the Georgia Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Groover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

George Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Methylmalonic Acidemia, Methylmalonyl Coenzyme A Mutase Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

Syed Rizvi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

Sakina Peregrino-Brimah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathon Seawright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Seawright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Seawright is currently accepting new patients.

Hoda Daher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Daher is currently accepting new patients.

Samira Brown is a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, Sunken Fontanelles, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Ekinadese Aburime MD, MPH is a therapeutic endoscopist with Piedmont Healthcare. He serves as Chair of Gastroenterology for Piedmont Healthcare. In addition, he serves as Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Aburime specializes in the treatment and management of pancreatobiliary disorders, Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal malignancies and large polyps with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer prevention and cutting-age endoscopic technologies.Dr. Aburime graduated from Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center at Long Island College Hospital. He completed his gastrointestinal fellowship training at Metropolitan Hospital/Woodhall Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed additional training in advanced endoscopy at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).Dr. Aburime holds professional memberships with American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburime is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Greg H. Gibson, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He then attended Howard University Hospital where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. Gibson specializes in gastroenterology and has over 35 years of experience. He has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and attending sporting events. Before private practice, he was an assistant professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Szabo is board certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. He completed his hematology-oncology training at Emory University Hospital and his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He earned his medical degree at Cornell University Medical College.Dr. Szabo has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Most recently, he was Chief of Staff at Emory St. Joseph Hospital. Prior to that, he was Chief of Staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and the Director of the Division of Community Oncology for the Department of Hematology Oncology at Emory Healthcare.Dr. Szabo has special interests in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and benign and malignant hematology. In his free time, Dr. Szabo enjoys promoting health education, hiking, sailing, and spending time with his family.Dr. Szabo and the team at Piedmont Oncology have the resources you need conveniently close to home.Dr. Szabo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Szabo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastric Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.